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Guy Butler (poet) was born on 21 January, 1918 in Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a South African writer. Discover Guy Butler (poet)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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Playwright, poet |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
21 January 1918 |
| Birthday |
21 January |
| Birthplace |
Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Date of death |
26 April, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Grahamstown, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Guy Butler (poet) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Guy Butler (poet) height not available right now. We will update Guy Butler (poet)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Guy Butler (poet) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Guy Butler (poet) worth at the age of 83 years old? Guy Butler (poet)’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Guy Butler (poet)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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The main theatre in the 1820 Settlers National Monument in Grahamstown is named in his honour.
Guy Butler House, a student residence at Rhodes University is also named after him.
Frederick Guy Butler (21 January 1918 – 26 April 2001) was a South African poet, academic and writer.
He was born and educated in the Eastern Cape town of Cradock.
He attended Rhodes University and received his MA in 1938.
After marrying Jean Satchwell in 1940 he left South Africa to fight in the Second World War.
After the war, he read English literature at Brasenose College, Oxford University, graduating in 1947.
He returned to South Africa, lecturing in English at the University of the Witwatersrand.
In 1951, he returned to Rhodes University in Makhanda then known as Grahamstown, to take up a post as senior lecturer, and a year later was made professor and head of English.
Stranger to Europe (1952), his first poetry collection, contains fine war poems.
Selected Poems appeared in 1975, updated with additional poems in 1989.
Butler's childhood is depicted in his autobiography, Karoo Morning (1977).
Butler's plays include Richard Gush of Salem (1982) and Demea (1990).
Bursting World (1983) continues with an account of his student years and his experiences during World War II, in North Africa and Italy.
He remained there until his retirement in 1987, when he was appointed Emeritus Professor and Honorary Research Fellow.
He received honorary doctorates from the University of Natal, the University of the Witwatersrand and Rhodes University.
Butler promoted the culture of English-speaking South Africans, which led to the charge of separatism from some critics, although he argued for integration rather than exclusivity.
He was influential in achieving the recognition of South African English Literature as an accepted discipline.
In his poetry he strove for the synthesis of European and African elements into a single voice.
Pilgrimage to Dias Cross (1987) is a long meditation on racial conflict, incorporating representative voices from various groups, and ending with a prayer for unity.
A Local Habitation (1991) continues his autobiography up to 1990.
His sister, Dorothy Eyre Murray (née Butler), was also a poet.
Butler died in Grahamstown in 2001.
